English View on French Theatre Threat to Liberty
An English correspondent denounces French theatrical intrusion and a proposed foreign troupe at Drury Lane. He warns nobles and ladies against endorsing French follies that threaten English liberties and cites personal ruin from past refusals. Announcements note Drury Lane performance and London financial quotes of South Sea stock and bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespear
Otway
Congreve
S&c
France
Paris
Stoke
Widows of Navy Officers to Receive Pensions in London
Notice to widows of Commission and Warrant Officers of the Royal Navy to claim pensions and bounty due to August 31, 1738 at the Pay Office in Broad Street. Dates assign widows by rank. payment requires personal attendance or a certificate from parish authorities via their attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Navy
London
England
Betterworth and Hitch
Red Lyon
Pacer-nofter-Row
D Arid H. Lintor
Fleet-Street
Thatingdom
Wines and prices at Golden Key and wine vaults
Prices listed for imported wines and spirits at venues in Widegate Alley and Rosemary Lane. Red Port and White Port costs, Sherry and Rhenish, French brandy and Jamaica rum shown with per hogshead, per gallon, and bottle return terms. If bottles are not returned, charges apply. refunds issued on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widegate-Alley
Bihopfeaie
Golden Key
Rosemary-Lane
Nia
Hogshead
Lisbon
Cahaty
Rhenish
N.A
Series of historical and scientific works announced in 18th century catalog
The notice lists multiple volumes and editions including a new translation of the Bible with tables, ecclesiastical benefice accounts, a natural history by John Woodward, a history of English revolutions under the Stuarts, and a voyage around the world by Edward Oak. Published for R. Gosling in Fleet Street, the catalog details authors, editions, and broad subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wales
John Eéton
John Woodward
Whysick
Gresham College
College of Physicians
Royal Society
EF. J. d
Orleans
Society of Jesus
Paris
Laurence Echard
M.A
Archdeacon
Stowe
Secod Edicion
South-Sea
Duke and Dutchess
Bristol
Puna
Guayaquil
Acapulco
American
Tierra del Fuego
California
Alexander Selkirk
Juan Fernandes
Gor and
Mays
Edward Oak
R. Gosling
Crown
Fetcer Lane
Fleet Street
Sermons and Discourses by Bishop of Salisbury 1724 edition
A colonial advertisement listing multiple volumes and editions of religious sermons and moral dissertations. Priced items include Six Discourses delivered at Temple Church in 1724 with additional notes, and later works on prophecy and moral philosophy by Tabn Balguy. Includes prices and publishing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pemberton
St. Danstan’s Church
Fleet-street
Temple Church
Judah
Christ
Jerusalem
Thomas Lord Bishop
Salisbury
Price
Jesus
Gth
Woolfton
Goodness
Tabn Balguy
Norch
Allerton
County of
York
Sarum
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Theatre Royal
Drury Lane
London Bridge
South Sea
New South Sea Anmuities
Bank
Bank Chrenlanon
India
Royal Exchange
Kmrors
Dicco
Cenc
Exchequer
Prem
Melinthus
Rome
Syracuse
Ce Crown and Mitre
Fleet- Rieer
J. Scagg
Westminster Hall
Heaven
Earth
Hell
Michiel
Charles Leslie
G. Strahan
Cornhill
By Richard Hayes
Princes Reet
Bank of England
Amsterdam
W. Meadows
the Angel
East-Indies
Pice Ag
Robinson Crusoe
Mariner
America
Oroonoque
Pyrates
T. Woodward
Fleetstreet
Don Quixote de
Providence
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